Essay 1. Draft due Jan 31st. Final Due Feb 7.

Pick one image or character in the first ten cantos of Dante Inferno and explore it's significance. Ask why Dante chose this particular image or character.
If you have another idea for an essay bring it to me by Jan 18.

-find one or two scholarly articles that debate your image or character
-use MLA style
-4-5 pages double spaced Times New Roman 12 point font

Drafts
Draft should show understanding of subject matter and close to fully formed essay.
Make sure to have drafts ready so that we can work on them in class.
Don't worry too much about spelling and grammar on 1st drafts, get your ideas out.

Final

Final should be free of spelling and gramatical errors
Should be properly cited
Hand in with all drafts
Make sure to include bibliography


Here are some online resources for your research

Many resources for online Dante research
Online Dante Article Library

This is an online Dante article Database
Article Database

Many articles site other important articles on the subject in their bibliographies. Use these to find more info or sources.



Essay 2. Due April 21st.

Term Paper. Due June 1st.